Allergy and intolerance

The rates of allergies and food intolerances are increasing throughout the world, especially in the developed countries. Currently, the only way for the individual to manage food allergy or food intolerances is to avoid eating the food that causes the allergic reaction or intolerance. The best way to prevent allergies and intolerances is to stay informed and be aware of possible hidden allergens in food products.

A broad range of foods in a child’s first year of life may help to prevent the development of allergic diseases. A team of European researchers studied feeding practices by parents in Austria, Finland, France, Germany and Switzerland to measure...

The risk from the unintentional presence of an allergen in a food product must be assessed before it can be managed effectively. Using probabilistic modelling, the risk can be assessed by combining data on the minimum eliciting doses...

This paper, commissioned by the ILSI Europe Food Allergy Task Force and published in the peer-reviewed journal Food and Chemical Toxicology, outlines a risk analysis framework to underpin decision-making in the area of allergen cross-contact...

Researchers from the Department of Human Biology, Health Food Innovation Management, Maastricht University, the Netherlands, and the Plant Biology and Crop Science group of Rothamsted Research, UK, concluded from their review...

For a small percentage of people, specific foods or components of food may cause adverse reactions. These are typically classified as food allergies (i.e. reactions which involve the immune system) or food intolerances...

Surveys show about 20% of all adults believe they have food allergies. When a full evaluation and diagnosis has been performed, however, only 1 to 2% of people suffer from allergies. Because their immune systems are not yet fully developed, young children are likely to be more affected than adults.

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